Responsible Travel

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As more of us focus on giving back, minimizing social/environmental harm, & increasing world understanding, responsible/ethical tourism is becoming a hot travel trends, & one with deep implications for our planet & its people.

Oasis Eco Camp is an exclusive family friendly, alcohol free getaway on the shores of Lake Elementaita Kenya. Set in the midst of a natural acacia forest and bushes, it is home to abundant birdlife, with the lake area boasting of over 450 species of birds.

The camp provides a serene, quiet and peaceful natural environment, conducive for romantic getaways, family retreats, friends getaways, birding enthusiasts, bush weddings and for corporate team building. The camp has been designed with minimum impact on the environment.

Accomodation ranges from self catering cottages, catered bandas, safari style large walk in tents to a campsite by the Lake. All the rooms are furnished with comfortable rustic beds with warm linen and are suited with clean modern flush toilets with hot showers and are solar powered.

Attractions and activities include,birding walks along the lake with a dip at the lakes hotspring, hiking and biking to nearby hills, bush breakfasts by the lake. Being centrally located, the camp can be used as a base to tours Lake Nakuru Park, Menengai Crater, Kariandusi prehistoric site and Hells Gate park . Its proximity from Nairobi, an hour and half's drive from city towards Nakuru, makes it the perfect GETAWAY!http://www.oasis.co.ke

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Hello everybody, we're honoured to join this group, and we hope to be able to work with you in making Responsible Travel more and more a reality.

We agree with the points you all made there regarding the definition of Responsible Travel. Like Thommen, we believe that the sustainable transformation it brings should be able to reach different aspects of the community, from the economy, culture and traditions, and environment, as well as politics, education, and others.

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We are a small intimate eco lodge located on the shores of Lake Elementaita Kenya which recently became a UNESCO world heritage site. Our Lodge is suited for families, birders and nature lovers.

The sorrounding attractions/activities include. - Visit to the Great Rift Valley Lakes - Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, Bogoria and Lake Baringo -Early morning or Late evening dip at a hotsprings near the camp - a relaxing treat -Game viewing at Lake Nakuru national park -Visit to Kariandusi Prehistoric site discovered by Dr. Leakey -Visit to Menengai Crater and Hyrax Hill prehistoric sites. -Visit to Thompson Falls -Hiking on the Oasis Trail - A thrilling 3-4 hr hike/climb with great views -Biking Tours - Very nice biking trails around the camp - Please bring your bike -bird watching along the shores of Lake Elementaita and the acacia forest -Or you could just relax in the camp with a book or listen to the birds

We are looking for partners who would be interested in booking their clients in our facility. For more info: bookings@oasis.co.ke

My blog Wanderink.com... deals with mostly rural travel, into hinterland India. There is a section at the end 'Wanderink recommends' - basically to stimulate discussion and to come up with pointers for three-pronged development of these areas: environment, economy, culture and traditions. I guess as enthusiasts of responsible travel, we owe that much.